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Physical Abuse

Regardless what you're told, it's pretty difficult to accidentally hit someone. There are instances where one person trips and falls into or pushes someone else but they are rare. Rarer still is the other person injured as a result.

If someone is hurting you they are committing physical abuse.

Physical abuse includes:

assault

hitting

slapping

pushing

misuse of medication

restraint or inappropriate physical sanctions.

Potential indicators of physical abuse

The list below may be indicators of potential physical abuse but it's important not jump to conclusion. It's also important to make sure that any investigation doesn't put anyone at risk:

history of unexplained falls

unexplained bruising in well protected areas or soft parts of the body